Why are 1911 S81's called "silks?"

Archive · #1 03-04-2006, 12:54 PM

Posted By: David

Hello, just wondering why these beauties are called, "silks." Thanks to anyone's input and/or comments!

Archive · #2 03-04-2006, 01:19 PM

Posted By: Keith O'Leary

Is this a trick question? I'm skeered to answer for fear of being laffed at .

Archive · #3 03-04-2006, 01:22 PM

Posted By: Zach Rice

I thought the same thing Keith They were produced on silk fabric.

Archive · #4 03-04-2006, 02:08 PM

Posted By: Donald Miller

They are not to be confused with the S81A which is made from a "sows ear". S81 cannot be made into a S81A!!!!!!!!!

Sorry all, I just could'nt resist!!!!

Don

Archive · #5 03-04-2006, 02:31 PM

Posted By: andy becker

i'm a bit afraid of being laughed at too....but here goes..

silks (s81, s74-1, and s74-2) were made of fabric and were intended to be sewn together to form a blanket, pillowcase, or other home decor items.

i suppose technically they should be called satins instead of silks....

next question....can anyone tell me why L-1's are called leathers?

Archive · #6 03-05-2006, 12:43 PM

Posted By: Frank Wakefield

Were the sow's ear cards issued with backs??

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